This No-Bake Smores Pie is delicious, comforting and nostalgic - evoking memories of those cozy campfire gatherings from your past. But you don't have to pitch a tent or build a campfire to enjoy this dessert!
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What you will love about this pie
The combination of the soft chocolate filling, surprise graham cracker disc and gooey marshmallow topping creates a decadent and rich dessert. With all of these elements you have a pie with wonderful textural contrasts.
As a bonus, this recipe uses a store-bought crust so you won't have to turn on your oven on those sweltering summer days!
Pie elements
This pie has four elements: a graham cracker crust, chocolate filling, a graham cracker disc and gooey marshmallow topping. I suggest you review the tips below before starting this pie (see recipe card below for detailed instructions and ingredients).
Graham cracker disc tips
What makes this Smores pie from other recipes on the internet? This one has a yummy graham cracker disc in the center of the pie.
Make the disc by combining graham crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Next, in a 6" round cake pan, place plastic wrap, extending it up the sides (this will help you remove the disc without breaking it). Finally, lightly press graham cracker mixture in the pan and place in your freezer. The disc needs to be frozen in order to transfer to the pie filling.
Chocolate filling tips
The chocolate filling for this pie couldn't be easier! I suggest using a high quality chocolate but you may also use bittersweet chocolate chips. After making the chocolate filling, pour into your pie crust then place the frozen graham cracker disc in the center of the pie. Place the pie in the fridge and allow chocolate filling to set.
Marshmallow topping tips
Once the pie goes into the fridge, begin making your marshmallow topping. A few tips for making the topping
- Spread the topping on the pie as soon as you finish making it. Do this because the marshmallow will set up quickly and will be more difficult to spread.
- Apply a thin coating of vegetable oil to your spatula before spreading the topping. This helps minimize the marshmallow cream from sticking to your spatula.
Pie assembly
Check out my quick video for a visual on assembling this pie:
Variations
This S'mores pie is already delicious, but feel free to customize it with additional flavors to suit your taste. Consider adding one or more of the following: toasted nuts, torched bananas, or a drizzle of salted caramel.
Storage and serving
Store the Smores pie in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days. This pie does not freeze well.
This Smores Pie can be a bit challenging to slice due to the sticky marshmallow topping. Try one of the tips below to make cutting and serving easier:
- Briefly heat your knife blade with a kitchen torch and slice into the pie.
- Place your knife blade in a cup filled with hot water for about 10 seconds. This will warm up the knife and make cutting easier.
FAQ
The only element in this pie that contains gluten are the graham crackers. You may use gluten-free graham crackers which may be available in your grocer's baking aisle.
Yes, you may make the pie topping without using gelatin. The topping will just be softer and the pie slices will not hold up as well. This is a rustic pie so some marshmallow oozing over the edges adds to the appeal!
More no-bake dessert recipes
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📋 Recipe
No Bake S'mores Pie Recipe
Equipment
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Food Scale optional
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Stand Mixer (a hand-held mixer may also be used)
- 1 Kitchen Torch optional
Ingredients
- 1 9" pan Premade graham cracker crust
Chocolate Pie Filling
- ¾ Cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 12 Ounces Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped in chunks
- 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, room temperature
Graham Cracker Disc
- 1 Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted and slightly cooled
Marshmallow Topping
- 2 teaspoons Powdered Gelatin
- 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
- 4 Large Egg whites
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Light Corn Syrup
Instructions
Make Graham Cracker Disc
- Line a 6" round pan with plastic wrap. The plastic wrap should extend up the sides of the pan.
- Melt butter and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter to bowl and mix well.
- Lightly press graham cracker mixture into pan. Place pan in freezer for at least an hour.
Make Chocolate Filling
- Place chocolate in a bowl.
- Combine cream and corn syrup in a saucepan .Bring to a boil.
- Pour cream/corn syrup over chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Add softened butter and stir until smooth.
- Pour into pie shell. Remove graham cracker disc from the freezer. Remove from pan by pulling up on the plastic wrap. Place graham cracker disc on top of chocolate filling. Put pie in fridge to allow chocolate filling to set.
Marshmallow Topping
- Sprinkle powdered gelatin over cold water. Set aside.
- Place egg whites, sea salt, sugar and corn syrup in bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk by hand to combine.
- Place bowl over a pot of simmering water. The bottom of bowl should not touch the water. Whisk occasionally – every 2 – 3 minutes.
- Continue to heat until the mixture reaches 160° F (approximately 10 minutes).
- Remove the bowl from heat. Add gelatin and stir until melted.
- Place bowl on the mixer and, using the whip attachment, whip until icing has cooled. The icing will be fluffy, white and hold stiff peaks (this will take several minutes).
- Quickly spread the icing marshmallow topping over pie filling.
- Optional: lightly torch the marshmallow frosting. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate pieces.
Gianne says
The process was incredibly simple, and the combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers created a delightful, nostalgic flavor. This easy, delicious dessert is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without the fuss of baking!
Angela says
Wow, this dessert was just perfect! I love that it was no bake and the marshmallow topping was just perfect. This will be a regular dessert for us over the Summer.
Sonja says
Made this today because I could just not resist (damn the diet...). Baked my crust, as I love it crunchy, but followed the recipe for all other steps and it was just so unbelievably good. Might have been the best pie I had so far and I had many.
TAYLER ROSS says
We've made this pie several times- it's our new family favorite! The marshmallow is the best part!
Gervin Khan says
Oh my goodness, this is so easy and absolutely delicious. My kids love it!
Karen says
This was yummy and your video was a big help in showing me how to assemble it.
Beth says
This pie is absolutely perfect! It's so rich, and I absolutely love that I don't have to fire up the oven to make it.
Lani for lifestylerelated.com says
Thanks for this recipe. This is perfect for my young nieces to try as it is no bake. This is something they can do that will keep them productive as well as make them full.
Michelle says
Such a fun summer dessert! My whole family loved all the classic gooey and chocolatey flavors
Traci says
Ok this is hitting all of the cravings for smores, but in pie form. So cool! Love how easy it is. Thanks for sharing!
Kechi says
I made this and the kids loved it so much! Perfect no bake dessert for this summer heat! YUM!
Nan Free says
What size pie shell do you use? I can’t wait to make this yummy dessert! Thank you for sharing!
dessertswithstephanie says
Hi Nan, The pie is in a 9" graham cracker crust. I use a premade crust purchased from the grocer to make it a no-bake pie. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a chance to make the pie.
Nan Free says
Oops, I forgot to ask where you got the chocolate stars for the top. It’s so much better than just chocolate chunks! Thanks!😊
dessertswithstephanie says
Hi, I melted half a cup of chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (you can also vegetable oil). Pour it onto a piece of wax paper, spread thinly and let it set up until chocolate hardens. Then I used a star shape cookie cutter to cut out the stars. Hope this makes sense!
Carrie Robinson says
Such a fun flavor for a pie! 🙂 And I just love that this is no bake too.
Katherine says
We loved this! Perfect way to have the flavor of smores in a pie.